ICT & Telecom
Fiber@ Home Global Limited celebrates 14 years with a new identity
Fiber@Home, the largest private sector ITC(International Terrestrial Cable) and IIG(International Internet Gateway) operator in Bangladesh, has embarked on a new brand identity Fiber@Home Global Ltd.(FGL) on its 14th anniversary. On this occasion, the company hosted a special dinner to honor its partners at a city hotel on Wednesday, July 15. During the event, a new logo for Fiber@Home Global Ltd. (FGL) was revealed.
Research, skilled manpower key to building new Bangladesh: ICT Minister
There is no alternative to research, innovation and skilled human resources for building a new Bangladesh, Posts, Telecommunications and ICT and Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam has said. He said artificial intelligence is not just a technology but a major driver of the future economy, employment, innovation and national competitiveness.
Bangladesh approves Starlink's unfiltered bandwidth export to neighbouring countries
The government has approved a landmark proposal allowing Starlink to export International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) links to carry unfiltered internet traffic from Bangladesh to neighbouring countries, marking the first formal permission for such an arrangement involving a satellite internet provider.
Govt owes Tk 13,144 crore to 4 mobile phone operators
The government owes Tk 13,144 crore to the country's four mobile phone operators, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament on Wednesday.
Instagram, Facebook down, app services disrupted by outage
Instagram and Facebook services have been disrupted due to a major global technical outage. As a result, users are unable to use the apps normally.
Punishment sought for criminal attacks, extortion and network seizure in internet industry
Punishment sought for criminal attacks, extortion and network seizure in internet industry.
AMTOB welcomes SIM tax reform, demands more changes
The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has welcomed the government's proposal to replace the specific tax on mobile SIM cards with an ad valorem VAT based on the selling price, calling it a timely initiative. However, the organisation has also demanded several further reforms for the sustainable development of the telecommunications sector.
Banglalink welcomes proposed budget for FY26-27
Banglalink, one of the country’s leading mobile phone operators, has welcomed the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Govt plans independent media commission, says information minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said the government is working to form an independent, efficient and acceptable media commission to ensure accountability and institutional reform in the country’s media sector on Sunday (May 17).
AI training centres to be set up in every upazila: Minister
The government plans to establish artificial intelligence training centres in every upazila across the country, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam has announced. Additionally, a major announcement regarding the telecom sector is expected in the upcoming budget, Prime Minister's Adviser Rehan Asif Asad told a seminar on Saturday, May 16.